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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
16th Street mall could have outdoor alcohol consumption areas when it officially reopens
DENVER (KDVR) — As the 16th Street Mall is set to officially reopen from over a year of construction in the coming weeks, the city is considering a new rule that would allow for the consumption of alcohol outside in certain areas. Businesses on the mall said the ability to drink on the go has the potential to be a real driving force for bringing people back here for the first time in years. Heather Delaney has been the general manager at Appaloosa Grill on the 16th Street Mall for about a year now, and it was anything but normal. 'It was a crazy year,' said Delaney. 'We had fences up until probably, like, two months ago.' As that construction wraps up, people have started to come back out, and the idea of outdoor alcohol consumption has Delaney excited. 'I love a good Bourbon Street, so I think it'll be good,' said Delaney. The city's Department of Excise and Licenses held a public hearing Friday morning to lay out the proposal. Currently, the idea is to designate the area of the 16th Street Mall and Glenarm Place as consumption areas, where people can walk outdoors with a drink purchased from an eligible business that earns a new alcohol takeout license. Denver is home to one of the best brunch buffets in the US: TastingTable Lisa Pope, President of the Upper Downtown Neighborhood Association, said this is exactly what the area needs. 'We're super excited,' said Pope. 'We need a central gathering spot, and Glenarm Plaza is going to be that for us.' Delaney agreed, saying any help to return the mall to its former glory is appreciated. 'It's giving the bars kind of extra foot traffic,' said Delaney. 'Even to just come in and have a beer, you know, that's sales.' She also said that a similar, temporary situation during the pandemic was a success. 'It really worked well for us,' said Delaney. 'It kind of kept us alive being a mom and pop on 16th and we're still here today.' While the plan has not been finalized yet, both Delaney and Pope hope this is what brings a new normal to the area. 'It's just going to be a fantastic place, even better than it was before,' said Pope. Other rules the city included in the proposal are that takeout sales can only happen between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., and you cannot bring your own alcohol into the area. The city said it's now reviewing public input it received on Friday before finalizing the rules ahead of the 16th Street Mall's official reopening later this month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A gondola system in Denver? One man says it's the key to economic revitalization
DENVER (KDVR) — The director of a downtown Denver nonprofit says the key to downtown revitalization could be in the form of a gondola system. Ryan Ross is the director of New Denver Downtown, Inc. On Sunday, he publicly unveiled his plans for downtown revitalization, entitled 'Downtown Revitalization Project.' Bill streamlining food truck permits passes Colorado House committee 'The idea is to revitalize all of downtown,' said Ross, speaking from his office that overlooks the 16th Street Mall. Most notably, the project includes plans for moving sidewalks, an outdoor/indoor amphitheater and a three-loop gondola system. 'We don't need buses on the mall,' he said. The estimated cost for the project, according to Ross, is a half-billion dollars, which he said could be financed with bonds, federal grants and local partnerships. Ross said the project could take place anywhere in the downtown area. The 16th Street Mall first opened in 1982. Ross said he has had one, initial discussion with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's team. Cherry Creek schools set to spend $15M to partner with NWSL for new stadium, multi-use facilities A spokesperson for Johnston said, in a statement: 'While we have not, yet, reviewed this specific application, Denver is looking forward to exploring all creative and productive applications submitted.' Additional information on the proposal is available from info@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Japanese store Daiso opens in Aurora; more locations expected soon
DENVER (KDVR) — A popular store that sells Japanese-inspired home decor, stationary, food and more has made its way to Colorado with the grand opening of another location. Daiso describes itself as a 'one-stop-shop for all your household needs.' The family-owned company made a name for itself in Asia before expanding to the U.S. According to the company's website, Daiso operates 6,000 stores across the world. In 2005, the company expanded to the U.S. where it now operates more than 150 stores. According to Japanese Taste, Daiso is a Japanese retailer that became famous for its inexpensive 100-yen offerings. Converted to U.S. dollars, 100 yen is about 66 cents. Daiso has built a cult-like following and is most notably known for its household goods but sells other items like beauty products, stationery, personal care, toys, games, electronic accessories and more. Mellow Mushroom on 16th Street Mall closes The second Colorado Daiso location opened Saturday in Aurora at 2353 S. Havana St., near the Village on the Park shopping mall. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman stopped by the store during its grand opening weekend and noted in a Facebook post that the line was wrapped around the building. 'Welcome DAISO to Aurora. We are proud that you chose our diverse city to locate your newest store in the United States,' said Coffman on Facebook. Time magazine names Denver hotel as one of 'World's Greatest Places of 2025' This isn't the first Daiso to open in Colorado. According to a press release, the first Colorado location opened on March 15 in Fort Collins at 4300 S. College Ave., Suite 18. The company is expected to open two more stores by this spring — one in Centennial at Cherry Knolls and a second Aurora location at the Southlands Shopping Center. The Aurora Daiso is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Denver puts $1.5M more into 16th Street Mall for summer events, activities
DENVER (KDVR) — More money is going into the 16th Street Mall in hopes of driving more foot traffic toward the downtown spot by bringing concerts, markets and art installations starting this summer. On Monday, the Denver City Council approved a $1.5 million amendment to a contract between the city and county of Denver and Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. for activation activities related to the reopening of the 16th Street Mall. Timeline: 16th Street Mall construction expected to finish in 2025 The contract said this includes art installations on vacant storefronts, enhancing street connections, events and entertainment series and temporary or permanent art installations to bring more people into the area and create a positive shift in public perception of downtown Denver. The partnership's proposal plans to open the blocks between Market Street and Glenarm Place on May 31 and June 1, lining the summer opening weekend up with the Outside Festival. During the opening weekend, there will be activation activities like Saturday markets with local vendors, temporary art installments and live music series in Writer Square, Glenarm Plaza, OuterSpace and Skyline Park. While official plans for the opening weekend haven't been announced yet, the proposal said it would launch the 16th Street brand, live music and activations in the spring, with more events, activations and installations open by this summer. In total, the contract approved $1 million for activation activities and $500,000 for safety improvements, adding $1.5 million to the contract. This adjusted the initial contract amount with the partnership of $400,000 for vacant storefront support and enhanced street connections. Previous coverage: First completed block of the new 16th Street opens The partnership is working with $1.9 million on the 16th Street Mall, while the 16th Street Mall Project said the total paid-to-date cost lies at $151.3 million and the estimated cost will be $175.4 million. The 16th Street Mall Project said it's still planning on taking down the fences by the fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
12-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Mayor Johnston announces plans for "Vibrant Denver" community development bond
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and City Council President Amanda Sandoval announced a bond campaign Wednesday that aims to revitalize Denver's public spaces. The " Vibrant Denver" bond campaign's goal is to build parks, rec centers, libraries and other facilities that will enrich the community. Johnston said over 400 projects from the previous 2017 campaign have been launched, and the city is on schedule for completion. He said now is the time to begin the next set of city investments, and this time he wants an accelerated bond cycle. "We think we are going to focus on really shovel ready projects that can be transformational and catalytic for neighborhoods all across Denver, where we can get shovels in the ground quickly, get people to work, help stimulate jobs across the city, and also get these key investments up and rolling," said Johnston. Johnston asserted that the bond would not increase taxes for Denver residents and take only a portion of the city's bonding capacity. He explained that the city will pay off multiple bonds over the next few years, and the new borrowing capacity is available to issue new bonds. "I know this is a time where a lot of folks in Denver are struggling, where people are working hard to make ends meet, and we're trying to be wary of not increasing costs at a time when folks are trying to manage those costs. So it's very important to us and the council these are key investments we can make with the city's existing bonding capacity without increasing taxes," explained Johnston. Sandoval said these bonds have shaped important projects in the community such as the reconstruction of the 16th Street Mall, a new fire station in northeast Denver, the Westwood Recreation Center, and a playground in Inspiration Point Park. They both encouraged the public to take part in the planning process and share what their priorities are for each neighborhood. "I speak on behalf of my council members, we want to ensure it reflects the needs and aspirations of the people of Denver. This is your city. This is our city, and this is your chance to shape the future," said Sandoval. There are multiple ways to participate, including filling out an online survey, joining one of the multiple community meetings to take place, and signing up to participate in a committee in your area. Officials said starting in April, the community-led subcommittees will review the public's input and city recommendations to help create project lists. The project lists recommended by subcommittees will go to an executive committee for final review before the bond program package is put in front of voters in November.
